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Businesses guilty of Wage Theft – or failing to pay their workers the wages the workers have already earned – will be unable to get a business license in Highland Park, thanks to an ordinance passed by HP Council on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Pictured are audience members at the June 9th council meeting who were advocating for passage of the ordinance. READ MORE
This week’s Borough Briefs column covers the gamut of local news including: a plea for sponsorship of the fireworks; the honoring of and great praise for certain Highland Park police officials; and new trash pickup pilot program; and the swearing in of a new police officer Daniel Ramos (pictured with Police Chief Steven Rizco). READ MORE
The “Be the Change” program in the HP Middle School and the “WISE” program at the HP High School are out-of-the-box, outside-of the-books initiatives that exist to build citizenship. Pictured are Timothy Ruggiero and Ben Godish, participating in the Middle School Be In Charge initiative, helping at the Edison Animal Shelter. READ MORE
This four-part series, a signature initiative of the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce, offers the opportunity to network with key community and business leaders.. June 9th meeting features local mayors discussing economic policy for the region.
The search for a new superintendent of the Highland Park School District is moving ahead smoothly. A target date for an appointment is the week of July 13. Twenty-one applications have been submitted for the top job. READ MORE
The Highland Park Farmers Market, renowned throughout Central Jersey for its large selection of high quality certified Jersey Fresh products, begins its season on Friday, June 5. Taking place weekly on Fridays until December 18, the market has become a community anchor, bringing people together to shop, socialize and enjoy special entertainment activities. It is produced by Main Street Highland Park, in partnership with community sponsor St. Peter’s Healthcare System. READ MORE
Update: The Raspa family would like the funeral on Thursday, June 4 to be open to the public. The initial information from the State Police indicated a closed funeral, but apparently that only applied to the media. The Planet just confirmed this information with the most recent State Police update. Visitation is on June 3, Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Law enforcement agencies are welcome to send members to join funeral detail. Official Obituary appears in “Milestones.” READ MORE
Anthony A. Raspa Proud State trooper was devoted to his beloved family and loyal to his many friends Anthony A. Raspa of Highland Park, N.J., died Saturday, May 30, 2015, at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, N.J. He was 24 years old. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at St. Matthias Church, 170 JFK Boulevard, Somerset, N.J. 08873. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Burial will follow in St. READ MORE
Even though the June 2 Primary Election is a ho hum, no-contest election for Highland Park citizens, officials urge all registered voters to exercise their right to vote and gain an understanding for the issues that the candidates are espousing. READ MORE
Highland Park residents high school aged and older should mark their calendars for a June 29, 7 p.m., presentation by Dr. Lisa Miller, who will be exploring the root causes of the recent social unrest in urban centers. This event, taking place at the Highland Park Public Library, is the first in the library series featuring Rutgers University faculty. READ MORE